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Mitral valve replacement

Hi all first time posting, I was diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitation almost 6 years ago now,was found by a routine echo after a stroke aged 42. up...

Hi all first time posting, I was diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitatio...

buster2k10

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Couldn’t be simpler!

Home really is the safest place to be for now...for you, for others, for real! I hope everyone on the forum is keeping well during these very uncertain times....

Home really is the safest place to be for now...for you, for others, for real! I...

Imin

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Is this common?

Hi everyone. My 77 year old mum Is currently recovering from a heart attack and heart failure. She has lost so much weight and her appetite is really poor....

Hi everyone. My 77 year old mum Is currently recovering from a heart attack and ...

pennyc02

•4 years ago

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Keep smiling

Hi everyone😎 I am a young 57 year old with heart disease. My heart attack was in 2001aged 39. Really frightened for the first 2 years but recovered. Went to...

Hi everyone😎 I am a young 57 year old with heart disease. My heart attack was i...

Andyd57

•4 years ago

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Retired NHS

Looks like the appeal from government for retirees from NHS England and Wales to return and help in the crisis is getting a good response. Well done wonderful...

Looks like the appeal from government for retirees from NHS England and Wales to...

gilreid1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

So near and yet so far

Hi everyone, I really don’t know where to start. My husband had his pre op about 10 days ago ready for his aortic valve replacement. He was due to have his...

Hi everyone, I really don’t know where to start. My husband had his pre op about...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

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NHS Appreciation Time

Makes sense to me

willsie01

•4 years ago

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Small price, big gain.

Theres no doubt, with vivid 19, zero contact = zero transmission. It's the future, so embrace it. I know we all wish and hope that in some way we're not in...

Theres no doubt, with vivid 19, zero contact = zero transmission. It's the futu...

IanGordon

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Self isolate or not self isolate that is the question, alas poor covid i know its hell?

Hi all its been 2yrs now since i had stent fitted, am i classed as being vulnerable due to this covid 19 virus, do i have to self isolate? or carry on as...

Hi all its been 2yrs now since i had stent fitted, am i classed as being vulnera...

potter-scfc

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Son coming back from uni today

Normally I’m so happy - he’s my best mate in the world. For the first time ever I’m genuinely scared to see him and all his stuff. Seems very unlikely he...

Normally I’m so happy - he’s my best mate in the world. For the first time ever...

DavidG1971

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Son coming back from uni today

Normally I’m so happy - he’s my best mate in the world. For the first time ever I’m genuinely scared to see him and all his stuff. Terrible to admit, but...

Normally I’m so happy - he’s my best mate in the world. For the first time ever...

DavidG1971

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Testing my INR at home

I’ve been on warfarin since I had a metal mitral replacement nearly four years ago. I attend the local health centre roughly weekly to get my INR tested and be...

I’ve been on warfarin since I had a metal mitral replacement nearly four years a...

Nicholas55

•4 years ago

8 Replies

AF and Corobavirus

I have AF and high blood pressure and dont know if I should be self isolating Any suggestions?

I have AF and high blood pressure and dont know if I should be self isolating An...

Mickb61

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Leaking aortic valve worry

Ive just been invited for my pre op to replace a quite leaky aortic valve, repair of a mitral valve and a hole in the heart from childhood. The surgeon deemed...

Ive just been invited for my pre op to replace a quite leaky aortic valve, repai...

Magicmog12

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Irregular heart beat

Hi everyone! My mum (67yo) has been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat. It was diagnosed Nov 2019 and despite being on blood thinners and bisoprolol (10mg...

Hi everyone! My mum (67yo) has been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat. It w...

Staceymac2025

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Worth listening to re Covid 19

This interview brings it home if folk have any doubt https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/tom-swarbrick/doctor-nhs-cant-cope-with-coronavirus-stay-home/

This interview brings it home if folk have any doubt https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio...

Kimkat

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Buenos dias

Good morning all, been a while since I posted, just thought with lockdown now in force in Spain and looking like coming there I would let you know how it...

Good morning all, been a while since I posted, just thought with lockdown now in...

skid112

Heart Star•4 years ago

8 Replies

Help

Should I be self isolating with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and pulmonary stenosis

Should I be self isolating with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and pulmonary ste...

Monkeyma

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Virtual Mothers' Day Tea Room

It is 15 years since I lost my mother. Unfortunately due to the current situation I will not be able to lay flowers tomorrow. But many will now be unable to...

It is 15 years since I lost my mother. Unfortunately due to the current situatio...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

75 Replies

Isolation

Due the isolation and anxiety it brings I have decided to go back to one of my hobbies sewing kaftans just wondering if anyone in the group has gone back to...

Due the isolation and anxiety it brings I have decided to go back to one of my h...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

15 Replies

broken heart syndrome

has anyone else been diagnosed with taktosubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) and is covid 19 dangerous to sufferers

has anyone else been diagnosed with taktosubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart synd...

quogirl123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Pubs remaining open

The pub/ club near me has remained open, surely that’s against...... well is it law or still advisory?

The pub/ club near me has remained open, surely that’s against...... well is it ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Link between high B P and survival of corona virus

Just realised last night that high blood pressure was a high risk factor for fighting the corona virus. What is the research showing?

Just realised last night that high blood pressure was a high risk factor for fi...

Lalika

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Losartan

I took losartan 100mg last night but I accidentally taken another tablet after I ate breakfast this mornig around 9am. Is this dangerous? I dont feel anything...

I took losartan 100mg last night but I accidentally taken another tablet after ...

Aimee29

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Cardiomyopathy blood clots

I'm 43 years old and 4 6rars ago diagnosed with cardiomyopathy after blood clot in my heart damaged pump. My ef was 15 it's now 45, I take carvedilol...

I'm 43 years old and 4 6rars ago diagnosed with cardiomyopathy after blood clot ...

Laura762010

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Covid-19 and high blood pressure medication

I have just been speaking with my GP about the link between ACE inhibitors and ARB drugs prescribed for hypertension (and other conditions) and the incidence...

I have just been speaking with my GP about the link between ACE inhibitors and A...

tunybgur

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Should I get a piercing?

Hi all, first time poster, I’m currently 19 years old and waiting for open heart surgery but I’m desperate for a piercing but the doctors “advised” me not to...

Hi all, first time poster, I’m currently 19 years old and waiting for open heart...

_marie_17

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Coronavirus

I had open heart surgery in October 2017. Should I be in isolation or continue to just be vigilant

I had open heart surgery in October 2017. Should I be in isolation or continue t...

GymBeast75

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Help

What a day, my pension pot has took a big hit, my fingers are sore from playing too much, and the radio is full of doom and gloom. So I came in from the...

What a day, my pension pot has took a big hit, my fingers are sore from playing ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Channel 4

Fantastic inspiration program and how lucky we are to have NHS and supported by BHF. Very emotional for young Corey. But great to see all recovering. 😃

Fantastic inspiration program and how lucky we are to have NHS and supported by ...

gilreid1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for March 2020

Mitral valve replacement

Couldn’t be simpler!

Is this common?

Keep smiling

Retired NHS

So near and yet so far

NHS Appreciation Time

Small price, big gain.

Self isolate or not self isolate that is the question, alas poor covid i know its hell?

Son coming back from uni today

Son coming back from uni today

Testing my INR at home

AF and Corobavirus

Leaking aortic valve worry

Irregular heart beat

Worth listening to re Covid 19

Buenos dias

Help

Virtual Mothers' Day Tea Room

Isolation

broken heart syndrome

Pubs remaining open

Link between high B P and survival of corona virus

Losartan

Cardiomyopathy blood clots

Covid-19 and high blood pressure medication

Should I get a piercing?

Coronavirus

Help

Channel 4

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